Meredith Salenger American film and television actress Date of Birth: 14.03.1970 Country: USA

1. Biography of Meredith Sallenger
2. Early Career
3. Career Setbacks and Harvard University
4. Career Comeback
5. Recent Work

Biography of Meredith Sallenger

Meredith Sallenger is an American film and television actress, born on March 14, 1970, in Malibu, California. She developed a passion for performing at a young age and began taking acting classes when she turned eight.

Early Career

Sallenger made her first appearance on screen in 1982, playing a small role in John Huston's film "Annie." In 1985, she landed her breakthrough role as Natty in the family adventure film "The Journey of Natty Gann," which brought her worldwide fame. "The Journey of Natty Gann" became the first American film to win the Golden Award at the Moscow Film Festival. Sallenger's portrayal of Natty earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Dramatic Film.

Career Setbacks and Harvard University

After the overwhelming success of "The Journey of Natty Gann," Sallenger received numerous offers to work on various projects. However, none of the roles she played after that film achieved the same level of popularity. In 1988, feeling unsatisfied with her career, Sallenger made the decision to leave Hollywood and enrolled in the psychology department at Harvard University. She graduated with honors in 1992.

Career Comeback

Upon returning to Hollywood, Sallenger resumed her acting career. This time, she found success. In 1999, she accepted an invitation to play Sharon Gjea in the horror film "Lake Placid." The chilling story about a quiet lake harboring a deadly threat grossed over $50 million worldwide. Sallenger's successful filmography also includes comedies such as "The Third Wheel" and "The Grapes of Wrath," dramas like "Wives Swap," action films such as "Venus Ascending" and "Operation," and romantic comedies like "Ask Cindy."

Recent Work

In 2009, Sallenger had a cameo role in Disney's film "The Witch Mountain." Currently, she is busy filming the movie "Helena from the Wedding," scheduled for release in 2010.